Paul A. Partain
Biography
Paul Alan Partain (November 22, 1946 – January 28, 2005) billed professionally as Paul A. Partain was an American actor, perhaps best known for his role in the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as the handicapped wheel-chair bound Franklin Hardesty.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
as Franklin
1974
Race with the Devil
as Cal Mathers
1975
Rolling Thunder
as Brother-in-Law
1977
The American Nightmare
as Self
2000
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
as Self
2000
Lovin' Molly
as Willy (uncredited)
1974
Burying Lana
as Militia of Texas Minister
1997
The Life of David Gale
as Alcoholic (uncredited)
2003
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
as Hospital Orderly
1995
Texas Chainsaw 3D
as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
2013
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
as Self - Franklin(archive footage)
2025